The InstigatorDATE CHANGE — The Deadline for submission is now June 21, 2026. Scroll down for additional changes.
Salem Art Association is hosting an open call to design the official Salem Art Fair & Festival t-shirt.
The winning artist will receive a $200 cash prize, 10 shirts featuring the design, 10 complimentary one-day festival tickets, and recognition across the organization’s social media platforms.
Designs should reflect the spirit of the Salem Art Fair & Festival while drawing inspiration from Salem, the community, and the arts. Entries must be original, family-friendly, and created without the use of AI. Designs are limited to one color and must fit within a 9-by-9 inch format suitable for screen printing.
Artists are asked to submit PNG versions of their design, both positive and negative, along with a mockup showing the artwork on the front of a T-shirt.
The top three finalists selected by the Salem Art Association team will advance to a public voting round via the organization’s website and social media channels.
Deadline for Submission: June 7, 2026 June 21, 2026
Community Voting: June 5 to July 5, 2026 (updated)
Winner announced: Week of July 6 (updated)
Click here for more info. | Click here to submit your design.
Carlee Wright
